Question Bank - Operating System (Class VIII)
Section 1: Why Do We Need an Operating System?
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What is the primary role of an operating system?
2. Which of the following is NOT an operating system?
3. Which of these helps the user communicate with the computer?
4. What acts as a 'messenger' between hardware and applications?
True / False
1. An operating system helps a user communicate with the computer.
2. The OS does not send or receive input and output.
3. MacOS is not an operating system.
4. Without an OS, the computer can still run programs.
Fill in the Blanks
1. The OS performs basic tasks such as __________ the system and recognizing input.
2. It controls peripheral devices like printers and __________.
3. The OS acts as a __________ between the hardware and application programs.
4. Microsoft Windows, __________, and Linux are popular operating systems.
Short Answer Questions
1. List any four basic tasks performed by an operating system.
2. Why can't a user work without an operating system?
3. How does the OS act as a 'messenger'?
4. Mention two devices the OS helps to control.
Section 2: Functions of an Operating System
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What is the process of loading the operating system into memory called?
2. What file-related tasks are handled by the OS?
3. What does the OS assign to the CPU?
4. What protects information from unauthorized access?
Question Bank - Operating System (Class VIII)
True / False
1. After booting, the OS is stored in the memory of the computer.
2. The OS cannot rename or protect files.
3. Managing memory is a function of the OS.
4. The OS cannot handle input-output devices.
Fill in the Blanks
1. The process of starting a computer is called __________.
2. The OS performs the function of retrieving, storing, renaming, and __________ files.
3. The OS allocates memory using a __________ memory partition.
4. The OS protects data using __________ and __________.
Short Answer Questions
1. What happens when the computer is switched on?
2. What are the file-related functions of an operating system?
3. How does an OS manage resources?
4. Name 3 key responsibilities of an operating system.
Section 3: Types of Operating System
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. Which OS allows only one user at a time?
2. Which OS can run tasks on multiple processors?
3. Which is a multi-tasking OS among the following?
4. What is an example of a real-time OS?
True / False
1. DOS is a single-user OS.
2. A multi-processing OS uses many CPUs at once.
3. Real-time OS reacts within any time frame.
4. Multi-user OS can support thousands of users.
Fill in the Blanks
1. In a __________ system, only one user can access at a time.
Question Bank - Operating System (Class VIII)
2. A __________ system provides high efficiency by using multiple processors.
3. __________ systems switch between applications quickly.
4. A real-time OS responds within a __________ time.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is a multi-tasking OS? Give examples.
2. How does a multi-user OS work?
3. Describe a real-time OS with an example.
4. What is the main advantage of a multi-processing system?
Section 4: Additional Questions from Gap Coverage
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. Which of the following components is NOT directly shown in the diagram interacting with the OS?
2. Which of these is an example of system software?
3. What does the OS use to restrict unauthorized access?
4. Which OS is most commonly used in single-user environments?
5. __________, __________, and __________ are examples of multitasking OS.
True / False
1. Booting is the process of deleting all files from the system.
2. OS manages suspension and resumption of processes.
3. The OS coordinates suspension and resumption of processes during CPU scheduling.
Fill in the Blanks
1. The process of loading an operating system into memory is called __________.
2. The OS coordinates __________ and __________ of processes during CPU scheduling.
3. Define I/O devices with examples.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does the diagram tell us about the role of an operating system?
2. Differentiate between system software and application software.
3. Define I/O devices with examples.